Gapyeong-gun district, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Places to visit near Gapyeong

Gapyeong is a town in Gapyeong-gun district, Gyeonggi, South Korea, home to about 55,415 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 3 parks. The must-see places are 보납산 (1 km), Bulgisan (8 km) and Daewonsa (9 km).

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Gapyeong at a glance

Location
Gapyeong-gun district, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Population
about 55,415
Coordinates
37.8310° N, 127.5106° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Gapyeong

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gapyeong: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Gapyeong

  • Baegunsan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 명지산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 청평댐 · lake · Gapyeong-gun · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Gadeoksan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 백련사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bborubong · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~20 km · Must-see
  • 현등사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~20 km · Must-see
  • The Garden of Morning Calm · sanctuary · Gapyeong-gun · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Chungnyeongsan · viewpoint · Namyangju-si · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hwaaksan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~23 km · Must-see
  • National Unaksan Forest · park · Pocheon-si · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 강씨봉 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~24 km · Must-see

Things to see near Gapyeong, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gapyeong

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is 보납산 (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 보납산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Bulgisan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Daegeumsan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Sudeoksan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Cheongusan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Gyegwansan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Gapyeong

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is Donggureung Royal Tomb (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gapyeong

50 museums within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is Silhak Museum (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gapyeong

26 parks within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is National Unaksan Forest (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Gapyeong

11 churches within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is Pocheon Catholic Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Gapyeong

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gapyeong. The closest is Daewonsa (9 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Daewonsa · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~9 km · Must-see
  • 백련사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 현등사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Cheongpyeongsa · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Heungcheonsa · Buddhist site · Seongbuk-gu · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Dopiansa Temple · Buddhist site · Cheorwon-gun · ~65 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gapyeong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gapyeong
  2. 1 km 보납산 · viewpoint, Gapyeong-gun
  3. 11 km Sudeoksan · viewpoint, Gapyeong-gun
  4. 4 km Daewonsa · Buddhist site, Gapyeong-gun
  5. 14 km Daegeumsan · viewpoint, Gapyeong-gun
  6. 4 km Bulgisan · viewpoint, Gapyeong-gun
  7. 8 km Back to Gapyeong

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From travellers near Gapyeong

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How to reach Gapyeong

    All places near Gapyeong by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 화야산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~24 km · Must-see
    • 석룡산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Chuncheon · lake · Gapyeong-gun · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gokdalsan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Jugeumsan · viewpoint · Nowon-gu · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Cheonjusan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Garisan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Geumjusan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Palbongsan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Cheonmasan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Baegunsan (Gangwon/Gyeonggi) · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Jungmisan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Gwaneumsan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Pocheon Catholic Church · church · Pocheon-si · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 유명산 · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Majeoksan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Doilbong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Jungwon-san Sangbong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Bongseonsa · temple · Nowon-gu · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Duryusan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Bakdalbong · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Eobisan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Cheongpyeongsa · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Sanjeong Lake · lake · Pocheon-si · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Yonghwasan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Obongsan · viewpoint · Gapyeong-gun · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Gwangdeoksan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Wangbangsangogae · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Baek Un-bong Peak · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Bokjusan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Gakkeulsan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Myeongseongsan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Ungilsan · viewpoint · Namyangju-si · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Yongmunsan Forest · park · Yangpyeong-gun · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Sangsan · viewpoint · Pocheon-si · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Yebongsan · viewpoint · Gangdong-gu · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Semiwon Garden · sanctuary · Yangpyeong-gun · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Galgisan · viewpoint · Yangpyeong-gun · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Lake Paro · lake · Gapyeong-gun · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Silhak Museum · museum · Gangdong-gu · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gapyeong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4881보납산 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage071Donggureung Royal Tomb (51 km)
    Museums150Silhak Museum (50 km)
    Parks326National Unaksan Forest (24 km)
    Churches111Pocheon Catholic Church (36 km)
    Other attractions110Petite France (16 km)
    Buddhist sites49Daewonsa (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59호명산 (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26The Garden of Morning Calm (21 km)
    Waterfalls06Jaein Waterfall (53 km)
    Temples14Bongseonsa (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Jungnangcheon Stream (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Seoul Central Mosque (70 km)
    Treks01Seoullo 7017 (70 km)

    Gapyeong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gapyeong?

    보납산 (viewpoint, about 1 km), Bulgisan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Daewonsa (Buddhist site, about 9 km), Daegeumsan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Sudeoksan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cheongusan (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gapyeong?

    66 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 3 parks, 1 church, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gapyeong?

    보납산, about 1 km by road; Bulgisan (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gapyeong?

    Donggureung Royal Tomb, about 51 km by road; Gangneung, the Tomb of Queen Insun (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gapyeong?

    Silhak Museum, about 50 km by road; Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gapyeong?

    Start in Gapyeong, visit 보납산, then Sudeoksan, then Daewonsa, then Daegeumsan, then Bulgisan, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gapyeong?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Gapyeong

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